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However, the tide seems to be turning. Support for populist parties is swelling, and when these parties eventually gain power, significant and potentially disruptive changes are inevitable. Unlike the United States, which benefits from numerous checks, balances, and legal safeguards, Europe’s political system allows majority governments to implement sweeping policies swiftly, even if these are populist in nature. This ability, wielded without sufficient oversight, explains why Europe’s leaders are staunchly resisting the truth—fearing the upheaval that societal awakening could bring.